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Stylus Studioとのパートナーシップ15周年を祝賀

7月 1, 2024
Stylus StudioとComponentSourceは15年間にわたって協力し、世界中の開発者にXMLツールを提供

For the past 15 years, ComponentSource and Stylus Studio (IVI Technologies) have forged a powerful partnership, bringing top-tier XML tools to developers around the globe. Stylus Studio, a leading provider of XML editors, has revolutionized how developers work with XML, XSLT, XQuery, and other related technologies. Its primary product, Stylus Studio XML Enterprise Suite, offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies complex data transformations and integrations, enabling developers to streamline their workflows and boost productivity. The platform’s robust features and intuitive interface have made it an indispensable asset for XML developers, facilitating faster and more accurate coding.

ComponentSource, a global distributor of software components and developer tools, has played a crucial role in making Stylus Studio accessible to a wider audience. By leveraging its extensive distribution network and customer support, ComponentSource has ensured that developers around the world can easily obtain and utilize Stylus Studio’s powerful XML IDEs. This collaboration has enabled both companies to enhance their offerings and support the developer community more effectively.

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強化されたテキストスタイルを使用してWord文書を編集

7月 1, 2024
IronWord for .NET 2024.6.1では、カスタマイズ可能なシャドウ、反射、グラデーション、3D効果などにより、テキストの書式設定のサポートを拡張

IronWord for .NET by Iron Software is a C# library designed to enable developers to programmatically manage and manipulate Microsoft Word documents within .NET applications. This tool provides Word document processing functionality, such as creating, editing, and converting Word documents (DOC and DOCX) without the need for Microsoft Office dependencies or Interop. It offers a user-friendly API for working with document elements like text, paragraphs, tables, and images, and supports a range of document operations, including text formatting, image embedding, and complex document constructions.

The IronWord for .NET 2024.6.1 update offers a wider range of text styling options, including the ability to apply and modify 3D effects, gradients, reflections, glows, outlines, shadows, and underlines. The addition of these advanced styling options helps developers deliver richer, more engaging content experiences in document-centric applications, improving both the aesthetics and the functional appeal of generated documents.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.6.1, see our release notes.

IronWord for .NET is licensed based on the number of developers, organization locations and projects, and is available as a Perpetual license with one free year of product updates and support services. See our IronWord for .NET licensing page for full details.

IronWord for .NET is available in the following products:

簡単なMSIオーサリングでインストールを合理化

7月 1, 2024
MSIをサポートするインストールツールは、ソフトウェアのインストール、構成、およびアンインストールを堅牢かつ標準化し、自動化

MSI authoring within an installation tool allows software developers to create Microsoft Installer (.msi) files using a visual interface or code. They offer significant advantages for deploying software, particularly in corporate environments. MSI creates a standardized and reliable installation process, enabling features like remote deployment, rollback on failures, and easy uninstalls. This translates to reduced IT support costs, improved software consistency across machines, and simplified management of applications within your organization.

Several installation tools offer MSI authoring including:

  • Advanced Installer Professional by Caphyon facilitates building robust MSIs with a user-friendly interface.
  • InstallShield by Revenera empowers developers to craft complex installations with advanced features like digital signing.
  • RayPack Studio by Raynet streamlines MSI creation through a drag-and- drop interface, ideal for straightforward installations.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of Installation Tools.

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詳細なドキュメントを作成し、DOCXにエクスポート

6月 28, 2024
Dr.Explain v6.8では、Microsoft Word DOCX形式へのエクスポート機能が追加され、開発者とユーザーの柔軟性が向上

Dr.Explain by Indigo Byte Systems is a sophisticated software documentation tool designed to streamline the creation of detailed help files, user guides, online manuals, and technical documentation. It captures screenshots from a live software application or web site and allows you to directly embed explanations and instructions, reducing the time and effort required to produce high-quality, context-sensitive user guides. With robust features for editing and organizing content, Dr.Explain supports various output formats, including HTML, CHM, RTF, and PDF, ensuring compatibility with different platforms and user needs. This tool enhances productivity by streamlining the documentation process, enabling developers to produce professional and user-friendly documentation efficiently.

The Dr.Explain v6.8 update adds the ability to export to the DOCX file format, an Open XML formatted Microsoft Word document. This new functionality enables developers to seamlessly integrate their user guides and tutorials directly into their existing documentation sets, streamlining the delivery of comprehensive and up-to-date user information. It ensures that the documentation remains accessible and easily modifiable, catering to diverse documentation workflows and requirements while maintaining the professional quality of the content generated by Dr.Explain.

To see a full list of what's new in v6.8, see our release notes.

Dr.Explain is licensed per user-PC schema and is available as an annual license with Premium maintenance and free updates, or as a perpetual license with only Basic maintenance and minor updates. See our Dr.Explain licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our Dr.Explain product page.

XML文書開発を効率化

6月 28, 2024
XML整形式チェッカーは、編集中または読み込み中の構文エラーを特定して修正するのに役立ち、時間を節約し、フラストレーションを軽減

An XML well-formedness checker is a tool that verifies if an XML document adheres to the basic structural rules of XML. This includes elements having properly closed tags, following a nesting hierarchy, and containing valid characters. A well-formed document ensures it can be processed by any XML parser, but doesn't necessarily guarantee that it meets specific data requirements.

Several structured document tools offer an XML-well formedness checker including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our structured document tools comparison.

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